Rockford is located 10 miles northeast of Grand Rapids and the City Clerk reports a population of 5,189 residents according to the mid decade census. A natural choice for many as a commuter community of Grand Rapids.
It is also the home of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., manufacturers and international distributors of footwear, apparel, and branded items, including, Hush Puppies, Merrel, Sebago, Patasgonia, Cat, and Harley Davidson brands.
Rockford is known for its lively and quaint downtown, with boutiques, restaurants, and thriving businesses which make it a wonderful place to visit for a day or better yet, to make your home there. The Rogue River Dam gives the downtown a picturesque riverfront and the park along the river is picturesque anytime of year.. The Rockford Arts Commission is an active force in bringing the arts to area year round. The Rockford Park system has over 30 acres of parks, which for the size of this city, shows the community's love of the outdoors. The award winning Rockford Public Schools and Rockford's charming neighborhoods make this city a place a very popular place to live and has shown growth of residence by about 20% in the last five years.
Rockford Public High School ~ photo by Bonnie Westbrook
